Melt Manager

SCM Metal Products Inc•Durham, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Melt Manager operates as a Business Partner to the Operations Manager. Accountable to lead, develop and manage labor across the Melt Department. Delivers sustained manufacturing results consistent with production schedules, customer requirements and business plans. Directly accountable for operations which ensure worker safety, compliance with environmental regulations, and integration with the company quality systems. Drives the continuous improvement of all operations through the implementation of process improvements, and lean initiatives.

Requirements

10 – 15 years of demonstrated manufacturing management experience and success in a metals or chemicals manufacturing environment with a progression of increased responsibility.
Demonstrated experience with manufacturing resources planning.
Proven verbal and written communication skills to enable the incumbent to provide effective daily leadership and meaningful presentations to location employees, customers and others.
Demonstrated skills with Microsoft office suite, SAP, IGNITION/SCADA

Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Actively promotes safety awareness and continuous improvement through observation and team input.
Report workplace injuries and perform safety investigations along with appropriate reports.
Drive the quality objectives of the plant by ensuring the product meets customer and internal requirements through product and process inspections.
Facilitate and perform equipment set-up or adjustments when required.
Owner of Melting Department OEE reporting and improvements.
Review and update Melt Department manufacturing route in ERP system on a semi-annual basis.
Oversee and promote training to meet quality expectations by ensuring all employees are trained to perform their respective jobs including the purpose of the safety features of their specific machines, workstation controls, tools and equipment.
Oversee a comprehensive 30/60/90-day training program for all Melt Department direct labor.
Responsible for approving and communicating mandatory overtime and additional training requirements as needed.
Review daily operational reports to communicate operational, manufacturing, maintenance issues and shift events to management team to prevent operational delays.
Oversee and audit production system functions and backup payroll as necessary.
Participate in continuous improvement and yield projects.
Coach, lead, mentor and develop supervisors and other staff to achieve manufacturing objectives and to support individual employee development.
Exercises the customary role of a manager to include but not be limited to work quality, work volume, work assignment, communications, positive reinforcement, performance review, performance management, wage and salary administration, safety, equal employment opportunity and, if needed, discipline.
Perform other related duties assigned by site leadership.
Oversees management of area employees in manufacturing including direct reports.
Responsible for the overall process, direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Melt Department.
Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.